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Teacher Training

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Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Certificate

Awaken the Art of Deep Rest & Conscious Awareness

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Welcome to a transformative journey into the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra—a guided meditation that brings the body into deep rest while the mind remains awake, aware, and receptive.

Whether you're a yoga teacher, wellness professional, caregiver, or simply seeking personal restoration, this immersive online training will help you:

  • Rest deeply

  • Rewire unconscious patterns

  • Access inner clarity and calm

  • Share Yoga Nidra with confidence and safety

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What You’ll Explore in the Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

Foundations & Theory

• Core principles and philosophy of Yoga Nidra
• Traditional roots and modern approaches
• Understanding the four states of consciousness
• The role of intention (sankalpa) and subconscious integration

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Structure & Stages

• The eight-phase journey of Yoga Nidra, including:
– settling and positioning (Shavasana)
– intention setting
– body awareness rotation
– breath sensing
– sensory and emotional exploration
– guided imagery and visualization
– sankalpa reinforcement
– returning to waking awareness

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Techniques & Methods

• Progressive relaxation methods
• 31-point and 61-point body awareness practices
• Ascending spinal breath technique
• Developing sensory perception and interoception

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Teaching Skills

• How to guide Yoga Nidra safely and confidently
• Writing and adapting your own scripts
• Voice, tone, pacing, and language choices
• Creating an inclusive, trauma-sensitive environment
• Structuring sessions for groups or individuals
• Bringing students out of Yoga Nidra gradually and safely

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Resources Included

• Supporting manuals and teaching materials
• A beautifully designed Sankalpa Journal to use personally or share with students
– supports intention discovery
– journaling and reflection
– developing a meaningful sankalpa

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Accredited Training

This course is accredited with Yoga Alliance (YACEP) for Continuing Education hours, allowing registered yoga teachers to:

• Log CE hours
• Maintain Yoga Alliance membership
• Strengthen professional credentials

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Professional Certification

Upon completion, you will receive:

Inspire Movement Coaching Certificate including the Yoga Alliance YACEP logo,

recognising your professional achievement and international teaching eligibility.

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Study Online. Start Anytime.

This course is fully self-paced, allowing you to begin and complete it whenever it suits your life and schedule.

  • Learn from anywhere in the world

  • Lifetime access to all content

  • Revisit the practices as often as you wish

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Meet your teacher

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Hi, I'm Amanda Lawford, M.A., ERYT-500,

CMT, CYYT, CRYT, CCYT


I'm a Yoga Teacher and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), and I've had the privilege of sharing yoga, meditation, and breathwork with students around the world for over 20 years.

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I've completed over 2,000 hours of advanced yoga teacher training and continue to deepen my learning so I can better support others on their journey, whether you're a new student or an experienced teacher.

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My background includes:

  • Chair Yoga

  • Yin Yoga

  • Restorative Yoga

  • Children’s Yoga

  • Yoga Nidra

  • Pilates

  • Meditation & Mindfulness

  • Breathwork & Pranayama​

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Through my continuing education courses, I aim to provide down-to-earth, practical tools that help you grow your confidence, your teaching skills, and your personal practice.

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